Thor: Ragnarok

What We Do in the Cosmos plays Thor for laughs, but slips into idiocracy for lengthy rags-to-rocks second act made entertaining by gladiatorial Goldmaster. Blanchett’s character lacks the complexity of her thorny performance. Psychedelic colors and Marvel’s first memorable music assist endless ad-lib in delaying end (of world and film).

The Silence of the Lambs

The definitive killer flick features not one, but two of the best villains ever. Hungry-brained Hopkins versus mousy-cute recruit Foster is a match worth watching. Made innovations in the art of deceptive editing, redefined the Oscar term ‘lead actor,’ and likely provided inspiration for Face-Off. Definitely put this lotion-picture on.

Thor

Alarmingly impressive film for silly story. Divinely beautiful digital deity-ville oddly compliments cutesy clever Earth encounters. Repeated Avengers plugs seem out of place in this Norse American titan clash. Cosmic plotholes and a less than stellar ending aren’t enough to kill the immortally enjoyable quasi-shakespearean plot of Thor-oughly enjoyable film.